Currently, I have two canoes. A Nova Craft Fox Solo 14, and a royalex dagger reflection 15
Initially, I got the fox so I could solo and because I wanted something lighter and easier to carry.
I really like the reflection 15. Great stability, goes fast enough for me, turns on a dime, tracks well.
My needs have changed. There aren't enough lakes near me to warrant a boat that is only good on flat water. I'm already planning paddling trips through outfitters on local rivers. There are rapids on these trips, but nothing scary. Class 2, 3 if the water is high *which I wouldn't paddle given my experience*
I'm not a super experienced solo river paddler.
So, this has me reassessing. Should I look for something with good primary stability that works better in some white water? Or, is the reflection good enough for these purposes given minimal rapids?
I'd want it to be lightweight, needs to have a yoke and lightweight. Fifty pound range is just fine.
Not wanting to drop 3K, but I can certainly do closer to 2.
Durable, tracks well, and can responsive to pries and draws.
Initially, I got the fox so I could solo and because I wanted something lighter and easier to carry.
I really like the reflection 15. Great stability, goes fast enough for me, turns on a dime, tracks well.
My needs have changed. There aren't enough lakes near me to warrant a boat that is only good on flat water. I'm already planning paddling trips through outfitters on local rivers. There are rapids on these trips, but nothing scary. Class 2, 3 if the water is high *which I wouldn't paddle given my experience*
I'm not a super experienced solo river paddler.
So, this has me reassessing. Should I look for something with good primary stability that works better in some white water? Or, is the reflection good enough for these purposes given minimal rapids?
I'd want it to be lightweight, needs to have a yoke and lightweight. Fifty pound range is just fine.
Not wanting to drop 3K, but I can certainly do closer to 2.
Durable, tracks well, and can responsive to pries and draws.
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